Families
Arctos Law is here to represent you on a wide range of issues, not just those that effect only the individual, but also those which can impact both immediate family or have broader impacts on a family as a whole.
Attorneys at Arctos Law partner with family members to guide and advocate for them in their pursuit of supporting their loved ones. Whether in difficult divorce proceedings, securing the wellbeing of your children, supporting aging parents, or resolving the final affairs of a loved one’s passing, Arctos Law is here to help.
Guardianship & Conservatorship
An adult, or a child nearing their 18th birthday, can become eligible for guardianship or conservatorship in Minnesota if they have a disability or other situation prevents them from being able to take care of themselves or to manage their own finances.
The Court may then appoint a family member or third person and grant them the responsibility and authority to safeguard the person and/or their assets.
This can include individuals that, have experienced traumatic brain injury, an individual with a developmental disability, or seniors who are no longer capable of independently making financial decisions or taking care of their medical appointments and daily needs.
For individuals 30 or older when established, Guardianships and conservatorships generally last the protected person’s lifetime when established, or until the family or the court determines the guardianship or conservatorship is no longer necessary to protect the loved one. For individuals under the age of 30, Minnesota Law requires the Court to set a time limit on the guardianship or conservatorship to a period of no more than 6 years. The Court will determine the appropriate initial length of the guardianship or conservatorship, but the court can later determine the guardianship or conservatorship needs to be extended if family or the court determines it continues to be necessary to protect the loved one.
More Information about Minnesota Guardianship & Conservatorship Law
Probate & Trusts Litigation
When a loved one passes with a will or trust, it is always difficult to determine what is legally necessary to finalize the wishes of your loved one.
This is particularly true when family members or beneficiaries, or when medical assistance or creditors are demanding payment. Unfortunately for families in grief, under the law, the clock starts ticking as soon as loved one passes, and options and opportunities can be limited or lost depending on when someone steps forward after a loved one passes.
Many families are unaware that if a loved one owns a certain amount of property or owns a home or other real estate they are required to go through the court probate process unless certain Estate Planning options were taken during their life time.
More Information about Minnesota Probate Law
Estate Planning
There are a variety of estate planning options which exist under the law, that allow people to avoid probate, provide privacy, exercise greater control during your lifetime, or to seek beneficial tax treatment. This type of planning needs to be carefully crafted with both an eye towards your current and future needs. Solid planning involves not just protecting and controlling your assets now, but in managing finances later in life, including accessing government benefits – where needed – and ensuring control of the final distribution of your possessions.
